Recently, the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley gave Robyne’s Nest students exactly that, a special evening of bowling, pizza, and gift cards that left our teens smiling long after the last pin fell.

Mental health support can look like many things — a safe place to land, a friendly face, or a small reminder that you’re not alone. Thanks to the generosity of the National Charity League, Newport Chapter

Valentine’s Day felt extra special this year at Robyne’s Nest, thanks to an incredible act of kindness from Jennifer Soldan and Girl Scout Troop 1292.

Character isn’t a buzzword for our students, it’s a skill they’re building. This Life Skills session with the Travis Manion Foundation’s Character Does Matter program helped students name their strengths and see how character shapes their future.

On a recent January evening, the tables at Robyne’s Nest were covered in magazines, glue sticks, and colorful cut-outs. Students leaned over their projects, carefully arranging images of books, beaches, kitchens, far‑off cities, and bold words like hope and new year.

Our Life Skills students recently celebrated the season with a hands-on cookie-decorating activity, complete with classic holiday films like Frosty the Snowman and A Christmas Carol playing in the background.

Recently, our Life Skills class welcomed Taylor Kourkos, a Sound and Communications Electrician with IBEW Local 11, for an information session on careers in trade work and union membership.

This season, members of the NCL Pacific Coast Chapter assembled and delivered more than 150 hygiene kits for students supported by Robyne’s Nest. Packed into the back of an SUV, these bags are headed to youth who are facing homelessness or housing insecurity.

We are so grateful for our incredible Adopt-A-Student donors! Because of your generosity—through gift cards, Amazon wishlists, and full student adoptions—our youth felt seen, cared for, and truly celebrated this year.

Our students gathered for our annual Holiday Party, and the energy was pure joy. From a special visit from Santa himself to the excitement of our gift exchange, it was a night filled with laughter, belonging, and holiday cheer. 🎅🎁

Last week, we celebrated Friendsgiving 2025 at Robyne’s Nest, bringing our students, volunteers, and staff together for a night of gratitude, laughter, and—of course—a delicious meal.

This month, our students took part in a meaningful three-part Life Skills series led by longtime volunteer Jim Holley about Coping Skills for Alcohol & Drugs.